At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for a(n) Environmental Health & Safety Manager, reporting to the Sr. Manager Environmental Health & Safety, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, (exempt) position located in our Long Beach location with some travel to our Hawthorne and Mojave Test Sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering; Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of industry experience and 2+ years of management experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local environmental, health & safety regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of US EPA, California Air Resources Board, and local California air district regulations, related permit and CEQA guidelines.
• Hands-on involvement with emergency response teams in incidents involving both hazardous and non-hazardous material releases into the air, soil, and water.
• Proven background in developing and implementing health and safety plans and policies.
• Highly detail-oriented and experienced working with cross-functional teams and external customers.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Suite (including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook) and Google Workspace tools .
• Demonstrated commitment to hands-on work and meticulous attention to detail, either through academic pursuits or professional experiences.
• Adept at managing multiple tasks, adapting to changing priorities, and successfully completing projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational abilities and excellent communication skills are a fundamental requirement.
• Self-Starter mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-changing, high stakes environment
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time, between Long Beach/Hawthorne/Mojave campuses
• Must be able to stand for extended periods, including during facility inspections.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators (tight or loose fitting); safety toe shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.
• Must be able to climb ladders and access elevated work areas as part of routine safety audits..

• Responsible for the overall management of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs company-wide.
• Responsible for day-to-day EHS operations to include: scheduling tasks via JIRA helpdesk, scheduling coverage for Hazardous operations and ad-hoc projects. Provides direct supervision and manages performance of EHS Engineers and Specialists.
• Applies knowledge of environmental, health & safety regulations to evaluate facility projects, process changes, and assist other teammates in defining compliance requirements for processes and equipment.
• Interfaces with federal, state, and local regulators to resolve compliance issues; supports regulatory audits/openings, closings and walkthroughs.
• Interfaces with vendors, consultants, and contractors regarding various initiatives and programs.
• Participates in the Investigation of industrial accidents and injuries to determine root cause and preventive measures.
• Manages the Safety Management System to include: Safety Audits to identify workplace hazards/implement engineering controls and best management practices. Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to track trends across the company.
• Reviews and interprets new and proposed environmental or safety laws and regulations, and provides guidance to management.